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Partner Post: 5 Tips for Eco-Friendly Fall Lawn Care
Consider these tips when choosing to be environmentally friendly with your lawn care this fall season.
Partner Post: Celebrate National Indoor Plant Week and Get Happy
Indoor plants benefit us in a variety of ways. Find out how in this post written by gardening experts!
Partner Post: New to the Community? Take These Steps to Get Acclimated
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Focus on These 4 Areas for Fall Maintenance Inspections
Get your home ready for winter by focusing on these maintenance areas as recommended by Mike Holmes, professional contractor and TV personality.
Partner Post: How to Prep a Surface with Loose and Peeling Paint
The success of your paint job depends on the quality of the surface beneath it. Learn how to prep a surface with peeling paint with these pro tips!
Partner Post: 5 Features to Include in Your Community Outdoor Living Space
Make the most of your community's outdoor living space by adding these features to it. Your residents will have more reason to spend time in the community while enjoying this amenity.
Partner Post: 10 Timeless Flowers to Beautify Your Garden
Plant any of these time-honored flowers recommended by gardening experts to give your garden a classic look.
How to Slow Down Speeding Vehicles in Your HOA
Tired of seeing vehicles zipping through your community? Try the expert-written tactics in this post to slow down traffic and make your association a safer place to live.
Should You be "Friends" with Your Neighbors?
Social media is a great way to stay connected with people from all walks of your life — friends, family coworkers, neighbors, high school acquaintances and more.
Partner Post: Growing Cacti and Succulents for an Easy-Care Yard
Enjoy a yard – or container gardens – that are amazingly easy to care for and colorful by growing trendy cacti and succulents.
Partner Post: Boost Brainpower with Blueberries
Blueberries make everything better — pies, smoothies, salads and even your brain. Among the foods with the highest antioxidant content, they are antioxidant powerhouses.
Partner Post: 3 Fire Safety Precautions You Must Take This Summer
I love the summertime. To me, nothing’s better than having my kids and grandkids over for a swim in the pool - following it up with a barbecue. Believe me, nothing beats being the grandpa with a pool.
Deck Maintenance: The Key to a Fun and Safe Summer
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: your outdoor structures need just as much care and maintenance as your home. Think about it - your decks, sheds, and fences are exposed to the elements, and
Partner Post: How to Stay Safe this Electrical Safety Month
May is Electrical Safety Month - but electrical safety is something we should keep at the top of our minds year round. For many homeowners, if it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind.
Having trees on your property can increase the value of your home. Click on this post to read about the many ways trees can pay you back.
Giving the Gift of Clean Water
Learn about Associa's partnership with Weathermatic's Save Water | Give Life Program and how the partnership brought a water well to a village in Nicaragua.
Partner Post: The Biggest Kitchen Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Whether you're remodeling or making a few simple updates, design is key for a functional kitchen. Find out what mistakes to avoid during the process in this post!
Celebrating Earth Day: 4 Ways to Make your Home More Sustainable